Cook County Opinion
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Senior housing program a bad dealSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: What's the big deal about Rolling Meadows senior housing program? You can find all kinds of condos in Arlington, Mount Prospect and Rolling Meadows for t...
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Teachers deserve credit, not scornSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: In response to Mr. Safley's letter of Sept. 17: If you are going to praise the District 211 leader for keeping teachers in line for wanting more money, th...
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Cook sales tax hike should be rejectedSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Don't look now, but Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and other commissioners have set the stage to enact a massive sales tax increase. True, Stroger has not publ...
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Translators and their related costs least of our ballot box worriesSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Only a day or two into an out-of-town vacation, one is faced with a moment of stark recognition. Not everyone in the world lives daily under the stress of gang warfare a...
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New village must put basics ahead of hurried decisionsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - As the newly formed village of Campton Hills takes its first tentative steps, leaders and residents are already encountering the realities of being an incorporated commu...
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No war is a 'good' war until it's wonSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Why can't we pick "good" wars anymore? This is a classic example of the Hollywood mentality that is prevalent today in the United States. World War II was no picnic. We ...
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Vick's a criminal; treat him as suchSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - I love football and I look forward to the arrival of the season. However, this year 1 am not sure how much football I will be watching. During a recent Monday Night foot...
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Pantry in desperate need of donationsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - On Sept. 20, the Milton Township Food Pantry received what may be its last food delivery from Northern Illinois Food Bank. There is no more money with which to buy food,...
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Taxpayers deserve Neale explanationSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Truly, I am sorry for Connie Neale's illness. I know that all the families of U-46 surely feel the same. We wish her the best and hope for a speedy recovery. That is rea...
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Christians tired of losing their rightsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In response to your Sept. 20 front-page story, "Atheist's daughter takes own stand at school." To paraphrase Paul Harvey: I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not goi...